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David Tocher

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in Canada

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https://www.davidtocher.com/

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Horror, Paranormal, Thriller

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July 2011

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David Tocher (pronounced “Talker”) is an author, editor, and essayist from the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada. Known for his macabre storytelling, he has earned international acclaim for his imaginative fiction and thought-provoking themes. His works include the short story collection Letters from a Dead World, featuring an introduction by Nancy Kilpatrick, and the 2019 anthology Canadian Dreadful, praised by First Blood author David Morrell as a “harrowing tour of the northern landscape that will leave you both dazzled and terrified.” Tocher is also a producer of several films, including the 2024 remake of Spider Baby. When not writing or exploring literary classics, he enjoys the unique charm of B-movie horror films.

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SPIDER SEEDS

I’m excited to share that my new novella, Spider Seeds, is now available!

Set in beautiful Victoria, BC, this story follows a writer who brings home an exotic plant—only to discover it conceals something terrifying: a spider ravenous for human prey.

If you’re in the mood for suspense, a bit of terror, and an exploration of hidden dangers, I hope you’ll check it out!

Available here: Spider Seeds

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David Tocher’s books

Average rating: 3.85 · 261 ratings · 50 reviews · 12 distinct works

	Evolve 2: Vampire Stories of the Future Undead (Otherworld Stories #10.1) by Nancy Kilpatrick (Editor), Tanith Lee, Michael Lorenson (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 212 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Canadian Dreadful: An Anthology by David Tocher (Goodreads Author), Nancy Kilpatrick, Caitlin Marceau (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Letters From A Dead World: A Collection Of Short Stories 4.67 avg rating — 12 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Light by Carl Hose (Editor & Author), Steve Voelker (Goodreads Author), Debbie Kuhn (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Moonlight Desires: A Cinderella Retelling by David Tocher (Goodreads Author), Jeffrey Kosh (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spider Seeds: Gothic Horror Fiction With Paranormal and Suspense, Featuring a Strong Female Hero 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Macabre: A Horror Anthology by MS Chambers, Mirrissa Alexander (editor), David Tocher (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	She Who Hunts: The Tale of T'lejhánka (The Internal Venom Series) by David Tocher (Goodreads Author), MS Chambers (Introduction), Andrea Acosta (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadow in the Gully: An Absolutely Gripping and Unputdownable Standalone Short Story with a Paranormal Twist liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Who Are the Wild Olive Branches?: An Expository Commentary on Romans 9 through 11—Israel, Election, and the Church in Biblical Theology 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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David liked R.F. Walden's review of Moonlight Desires: A Cinderella Retelling: "What a pleasant surprise I had tonight. The author spun (you'll get the pun when you read the book) a great story. Poor Aurelia has lost her father's favor, who found a second wife and, along with her daughter, made life miserable for Aurelia. Prince" Read more of this review »
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David liked Lawrence's review of Moonlight Desires: A Cinderella Retelling: "Well, I couldn't make heads or tails of this thing at first. This was after I got a note in the mail asking me to read it and I was happy to. I can't write a review for Amazon as I never buy anything there. So I'm glad this book is listed on Goodread" Read more of this review »
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David liked GLEN NESBITT's review of Moonlight Desires: A Cinderella Retelling: "Moonlight Desires is a gothic, meta-fictional reimagining that weaves the classic "Ashputtel" together with Ovid’s myth of Arachne. Here, the Fairy Godmother is a cursed, monstrous princess who grounds the magic in the "Ingridelite Weave", a hypnotic" Read more of this review »
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David liked litandcoffee's review of Moonlight Desires: A Cinderella Retelling: "Tocher’s latest transforms a well-known fairy tale into a restrained meditation on compassion, pride, and the uneasy boundary between virtue and self-interest. Trapped in a life of cruelty, Aurelia never believed escape was possible—until she met Pri" Read more of this review »
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This is the kind of book I wish I had when I was a kid. It offers clear and practical money management advice tailored specifically for children, without ever sounding preachy or oversimplified. I especially appreciated the way the author explains th ...more
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